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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.44, 831.06 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.44, 831.06 and 339.16 is: 507.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.44 : 831.06 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.44/831.06 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.44x = 831.06 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.44x = 281,862.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,862.31/555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.46

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